So I got a Dragoon to 30 and lately reading the forums it sounds like I should maybe stop and level as ranged due to current game mechanics.
So I am wondering would it be worth my time to reroll ranged or stick with melee? That is my biggest question.
Then I would just need to figure out what I want to play more...BLM or SMN. I heard pet management sucks and is clunky atm regarding SMN. So any insight or thoughts about pets would be nice.
Also curious about what makes BRD so popular however, I am not really considering this class.
Thanks for any help!
Melee or Ranged? currently for endgame
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10-03-2013, 12:26 PMGalatayaMelee or Ranged? which route for endgame opinions
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10-03-2013, 01:20 PMJayded
Just play a bard. Enjoy being king of the game. You will trounce all others with ease while keeping everyone's mana / tp bars full and ignoring boss mechanics. It's literally god mode. Thank me later.
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10-03-2013, 01:39 PMJokingCat
i heard fun is a good class
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10-03-2013, 04:07 PMGalataya
As far as fun goes I've leveled all the classes to 15. I liked the feel of the ranged I listed and usually like to play both melee and caster. So it's really just a matter of which to work on more atm. So that I can have fun at 50 and level the other as time permits.
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10-03-2013, 04:27 PMGallowsI heard being viable is fun and being subpar isnt.Quote:
Originally Posted by JokingCat
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10-03-2013, 04:36 PMGalatayaYes...exactly!Quote:
Originally Posted by Gallows
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10-03-2013, 04:55 PMWarlyx
then roll a healer or tank , more viable than that.....oh dps forum :P
what dps job isnt viable in Coil? -
10-03-2013, 05:00 PMTeleniel
Bard is the Easiest DPS to play. It also comes with some benefits to your party/raid, that are much better in 8 man content than in all the 4 man content you have to do to get there.
Blm / Smn are great choices, you're ranged so you can take it a bit easier with evading and targeting. Blm has strong burst, Smn's DOT damage is AMAZING
Mnk / Lnc both are very strong DPS but as a melee you probably won't have 100% up time, or 100% in "sweet spot". Both bring a lot to mid and late game, and even End game although they take more coordination to execute well. -
10-04-2013, 04:21 AMGalatayaYa I have been having a hard time trying to decide between SMN and BLM.Quote:
Originally Posted by Teleniel
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10-04-2013, 04:23 AMLemon8orFixed it for you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gallows
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10-04-2013, 04:35 AMTeekoThere is nothing in this game that is not viable at endgame levels, regardless of what terrible PUGS claim. There are classes that are better than others in terms of group composition because a bad PUG group wants the easier way out, but everything is viable. Get a good FC group and you can play anything you want. If you limit yourself to everything BUT FC groups, be prepared to play the FOTM class.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gallows
The class that I honestly feel that is hurting the most are warriors, but clearing content on them is still possible. -
10-04-2013, 05:03 AMGalatayaThanks and yes I do have an FC group to run stuff with I am just torn on which to play atm Ranged or keep going with Melee.Quote:
Originally Posted by Teeko
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10-04-2013, 01:23 PMGalatayaThat's exactly why I am asking because I know little of coil seeming as my highest character is 30...Quote:
Originally Posted by Warlyx
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10-04-2013, 09:29 PMEzrah
you play whatever you like to play. don't let the so-called "community" dictate how you play a game you pay to play. most of this community just tries to say one job is better than another, instead of figuring out the synergy of working together a whole to accomplish one goal...GLORY!
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10-05-2013, 02:26 AMMomoOGI hear mmos go through constant balance changes with today's king being tomorrows poor. Chasing the FOTM only leads to sadness.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gallows
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10-05-2013, 04:16 AMtraja
Personally I would avoid melee classes for now. Bards are op right now but that could change any day. However the reasons why melee classes struggle are far more profound and because of that much less likely to be fixed quickly if ever. The games net code is such that hitting a moving target is very hard as melee and encounters are designed in such a way that favors ranged classes. Both of those things are not easy to fix and seeing as the net code has been the same since forever you probably shouldn't hold your breath waiting for a change.
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10-05-2013, 04:19 AMGalataya
Think I am going to play my Dragoon. Thanks all
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10-05-2013, 05:16 AMSubucnimorning
Good choice! If they fixed jumps I would play mine past 34 also. The fact jumps lock you made me stop after getting BfB.
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10-05-2013, 02:12 PMTimeBeard
As a MNK main that is in coils, melee DPS are viable. I consistently top the damage charts on most fights except for turn 4 where I tend to be just behind our top geared bard. So if you want sheer damage, MNK is good although their utility is very low if you're trying to maximize damage. Dragoon damage is slightly lower, but you at least bring the utility of buffing BRD damage. BRD, BLM, and SMN are all very strong in coils and have the added benefit of being at range (which makes the game violently easier). As others have stated as well though, BRDs also have songs which makes their group utility rediculously strong in addition to their extremely high damage.
TL;DR - Melee works, but you're punished for being melee with extra damage and more attacks to avoid and watch out for. Just go BRD if you want to dish out large damage while still having great group utility. -
10-05-2013, 11:08 PMGooner_iBluAirJGR
Imo groups need a balance of melee and range so do what ever you want <3
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10-06-2013, 06:57 AMmr_wazzabiGood choice. There are many high level mnk and drg that can out dps brd in the right situations. Play the class you like and master it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Galataya